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Tuner/MD 108 Question

I have just received a new MD 108 - although the Signal strength (indoor, attic-mounted Fanfare antenna)on strong stations is 96 (out of a 100), the blue stereo light doesnt go on and I receive all the stations in mono with rare minutes when it will come on. Is this a defective unit or is there insufficient stereo separation in my receiving area, despite the high signal strenth?
If anybody can answer that before I can reach Magnum Dynalab, that would be great!! I really dont want to pack that huge box and ship it to Canada! Otherwise I have to get the antenna up on the roof.
Denis
springbok10
fmpnd
468 posts
 
Denis, sorry I cannot answer your question directly. However, I had the MD-102 and I strongly urge you to get the S2 roof top antenna if you want to start to get the most out of that incredible tuner! Good luck.

Frank
warnerwh
537 posts
 
I'd call them. If your signal strength is that strong it should be coming as stereo. Sounds like something isn't working properly. The above advice regarding getting an outdoor yagi is a good one. My old Kenwood (modded) sounds almost like cd's. I've noticed most people don't even realize a tuner can sound this good. Of course you need a high quality broadcast. Only two stations here are that good.
springbok10 OP
708 posts
 
I called them - the MD 108 is on its way back to them. Probably a defective capacitor. The service guy said only the second time he's seen this. They're sending me a new one. Is the S2 roof top made by Magnum?
Thanks for your input.
Denis
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